Computer-Guided Ridge Split and Expansion Using an Electromagnetic Mallet
Trial Parameters
Brief Summary
The current trial aims to assess the efficacy of utilizing the electromagnetic mallet either by AI-assisted digital workflow or by the conventional freehand approach for reconstruction of horizontal ridge defects utilizing the ridge-split and expansion technique.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. The target population with inadequate bone volume for implant placement due to width insufficiency of maxillary anterior alveolar ridges. 2. Age ranges from 18 to 40 years of both sexes. 3. Absence of any complicating systemic condition that may contraindicate surgical procedures and implant placement. 4. Adequate oral hygiene. 5. Eligible participants should present good general health and agree to random assignment to any of the two parallel study groups. 6. Participants had a minimum 3-month post-extraction healing period and a horizontal defect in the maxillary esthetic zone with at least a bone width of 3 mm. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Vertical ridge defect. 2. Undercut on the labial/buccal side. 3. Thick cortical bone without cancellous bone inside. 4. Uncontrolled systematic disorders as, diabetes mellitus, uncontrolled periodontal disease, history of head and neck radiotherapy, smokers, pregnancy, noncompliant patients, allergy to the used medications, uncoop